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STATE OF THE CHANNEL RANSOMWARE REPORT
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Ransomware attacks on businesses like yours are increasing exponentially. You need a strategy to mitigate the risk from this growing threat before it is too late.The “State of the Channel Ransomware Report” by Datto reveals some alarming statistics regarding the ransomware threat facing small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours. Today’s ransomware hackers are ruthless and greedy, using sophisticated tactics. No operating system, cloud, or device is safe from these attacks.We’re sharing this information with you so you’re aware of the significant threat ransomware poses, highlighting the fact that you need to take these attacks seriously and put measures in place to protect your business.This report covers the effects of ransomware from Q2 2016 to Q2 2017.
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THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FRIGHTENING STATISTICS:79% of small and mid-sized businesses have been affected by ransomware. And of these, 26% report multiple attacks.
6 in 7 were victimized by ransomware, and 6 in 10 were attacked in the first half of 2017 alone.
Ransoms averaged between $500 and $2,000. And, of those who paid, 15% never recovered their data.
Ransomware also encrypted backups, making recovery even more complex.
The total SMBs aid in ransom equaled $301 Million.
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WHAT MSPS REPORTED ABOUT THEIR SMB CLIENTS:29% said the ransomware virus remained on computers after the first attack and struck again later.
33% said ransomware encrypted their clients’ backups.
90% say they are “highly concerned” about the business threat of ransomware.
57% reported that their clients lost data and devices.
75% revealed their clients experience business-threatening downtime.
99% said the frequency of SMB targeted attacks will continue to increase over the next two years.
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LESS THAN ONE IN THREE SMB RANSOMWARE ATTACKS ARE REPORTED TO AUTHORITIES.
• The most targeted industries are Construction, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Non-Profit Organizations.
• The ransom isn’t what depletes business finances the most. It’s the downtime and data loss that cause the most destruction.
• Ransomware can outsmart today’s top security solutions. Reliable and recoverable backups are critical.
• 96% of MSPs report clients fully recover from ransomware attacks if they have a reliable backup.
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A MULTI-LAYERED FORM OF PROTECTION IS ESSENTIAL. THE COMMON ATTACK VECTORS:
CryptoLocker is the most-used form of ransomware attacking SMBs today. CrytpoWall, Locky and WannaCry are the next most common. However, new dangerous ones appear every day.
Even software applications in the Cloud are being attacked:
Software-as-a-Service applications are a growing target for ransomware attacks with Dropbox, Office 365 and G Suite at most risk.
No computer or operating system is safe:
Attacks on mobile devices, smartphones and tablets are on the rise.
No one solution can protect you.
Infections are occurring despite SMBs having Anti-Virus Software, Email/Spam Filters, Ad Blockers, and regularly updated applications.
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TAKE-HOME LESSONS Your first line of defense is mandatory cybersecurity training.You must leverage multiple solutions to protect your data.
Don’t take chances with your data. Your business is a target.JMARK was recently named of the Top 100 Security Service Providers in the world. Contact us today to learn more about securing your business. 844-44-JMARK | [email protected]
If you want to recover from a ransomware attack you must have a business continuity solution with BDR.
You can no longer do this alone. You need a cybersecurity professional to ensure business continuity.